Transitioning to Escape Patriarchy: A conversation with Beaver
Join us on Saturday, September 14 for a women-only conversation with Beaver (“GNC Centric”), a young de-transitioner whose journey led her to re-identify with womanhood and become a lesbian feminist. For […]
Impact of Supreme Court of Canada’s “Jordan Decision” on Sexual Assault Cases: Media Roundup
In July 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada (R. v. Jordan) set a timeline for completing criminal trials from when charges have been laid (18 months for cases tried in […]
Walk for Rape Relief 2024
A big thank you to everyone who supported this year’s Walk for Rape Relief that took place on June 8th! Not only did we have amazing weather, incredible food and […]
International Women’s Day Event
This event is women-only and takes place at The Second Space, located at 748 Kingsway. Reserve your seat Join us on Saturday, March 9th for a women-only discussion and film screening to […]
In Conversation – Montreal Massacre Memorial (part 2)
Once again, we mark the Montreal Massacre of 1989. Each year, we gather to memorialize the women killed at Ecole Polytechnique that day and in other acts of male violence […]
Film Screening of Women Talking – Montreal Massacre Memorial (part 1)
Join us on Saturday, December 2, 2023 for a screening of the acclaimed drama film, Women Talking, at the Cinematheque (located at 1131 Howe St). Doors open at 11:30AM and […]
Potential Creation of a Coercive Control Offence: Vancouver Rape Relief’s Submission to Justice Canada
Vancouver Rape Relief & Women’s Shelter (VRRWS) operates Canada’s oldest Rape Crisis Centre and a transition house for women and their children, opening in 1973. We are active in responding […]
In Conversation with Renée Gerlich
Join us for an in-person women-only conversation with Renée Gerlich on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 11:30AM. Renée Gerlich is a New Zealand-based writer and artist whose work can be […]
Walk for Rape Relief 2022
Thank you all so much for your generous support! Our 2022 Walk for Rape Relief over $30,000! These funds go directly toward operating our transition house, rape crisis line, and […]